Children swim and people watch fireworks from the Hilton Palacio del Rio pool during the Stars & Stripes over San Antonio inaugural event on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

Children swim and people watch fireworks from the Hilton Palacio del Rio pool during the Stars & Stripes over San Antonio inaugural event on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

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La Tonya Ranson-Archer, center, the Godmother of Antwan Wolford, cries tears of relief with her sisters Theresa Walker, left, and Brenda Westbrooks, right, all cousins of Wolford, after Tiffany James was found guilty of manslaughter in her trial for the death of Wolford in the Bexar County 399th District Court on Thursday, July 26, 2012. less

La Tonya Ranson-Archer, center, the Godmother of Antwan Wolford, cries tears of relief with her sisters Theresa Walker, left, and Brenda Westbrooks, right, all cousins of Wolford, after Tiffany James was found ... more

The oldest Pelham resident and native, Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Gee Beaty, 95, sits in her kitchen in the trailer she lived in next to her nephew, Frederick Carruthers, shortly before her death Pelham in April. "We don't cook like we used to but we still love to eat," Aunt Bea said as she sat down for a lunch prepared by Carruthers' wife. Carruthers often takes plates of food to elderly residents. less

The oldest Pelham resident and native, Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Gee Beaty, 95, sits in her kitchen in the trailer she lived in next to her nephew, Frederick Carruthers, shortly before her death Pelham in April. "We ... more

Lottye Burns, of Cedar Hill, whose husband grew up in Pelham, embraces Pelham native Elvis Caruthers, 90, at the conclusion of the Memorial Day events at the Pelham Community Center on Sunday, May 27, 2012. At left, Pelham resident Burtis Robinson, sits with Sydney Chandler, 5, and Chloe Chandler, 3, of Grand Prairie. less

Lottye Burns, of Cedar Hill, whose husband grew up in Pelham, embraces Pelham native Elvis Caruthers, 90, at the conclusion of the Memorial Day events at the Pelham Community Center on Sunday, May 27, 2012. At ... more

Pastor Tony Kea, of Killeen, has lunch with his family including Micah, 3, left, and Izaiah, 1, at the home of Pelham resident Ted Brackens after the Easter service at Brown Chapel A.M.E Church in Pelham.

Pastor Tony Kea, of Killeen, has lunch with his family including Micah, 3, left, and Izaiah, 1, at the home of Pelham resident Ted Brackens after the Easter service at Brown Chapel A.M.E Church in Pelham.

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Sharmaine Carter attends the 107th year anniversary celebration of Brown Chapel A.M.E Church, one of two operating churches in Pelham. Carter is from Killeen where the pastor of the church comes in from for services every week. less

Sharmaine Carter attends the 107th year anniversary celebration of Brown Chapel A.M.E Church, one of two operating churches in Pelham. Carter is from Killeen where the pastor of the church comes in from for ... more

Pelham residents Catherine Porter, 93, and her husband of 72 years, J.B. Porter, 94, sit outside their home on a Sunday afternoon. Catherine is one of the leaders of the Pelham Community Activity Committee, keeping the community united and connected to former Pelham residents and their families. less

Pelham residents Catherine Porter, 93, and her husband of 72 years, J.B. Porter, 94, sit outside their home on a Sunday afternoon. Catherine is one of the leaders of the Pelham Community Activity Committee, ... more

Frederick Carruthers, a Pelham native, sees who is coming and going from the community as his home sits on the main intersection. A Vietnam veteran, he's now retired and spends his days helping elderly residents in the community with various needs including bringing them hot meals prepared by his wife. less

Frederick Carruthers, a Pelham native, sees who is coming and going from the community as his home sits on the main intersection. A Vietnam veteran, he's now retired and spends his days helping elderly ... more

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With it's history rooted in cotton production, a cotton plant is on display in the Pelham Community History Museum on March 13, 2012. At left, Catherine Porter, the leader of the Pelham Community Activity Committee, reads a document about the community's history. less

With it's history rooted in cotton production, a cotton plant is on display in the Pelham Community History Museum on March 13, 2012. At left, Catherine Porter, the leader of the Pelham Community Activity ... more

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Lottye Burns, of Cedar Hill, whose husband, Lewis Burns, grew up in Pelham, walks out of a field of sunflowers after posing for a photograph taken by her husband amid them on Sunday, May 27, 2012. The land owned by Pelham residents is now leased to farmers for crops including cotton and corn. This summer was the first time residents remembered sunflowers being grown there. less

Lottye Burns, of Cedar Hill, whose husband, Lewis Burns, grew up in Pelham, walks out of a field of sunflowers after posing for a photograph taken by her husband amid them on Sunday, May 27, 2012. The land ... more

Zaniah Kea, 6, plays with his brother, Jo'vaune Kea, 12, play outside the church their father, Tony Kea, of Killeen, came to lead the service with his mother, Pastor Rosa Kea, for the Easter service at Brown Chapel A.M.E Church in Pelham. less

Zaniah Kea, 6, plays with his brother, Jo'vaune Kea, 12, play outside the church their father, Tony Kea, of Killeen, came to lead the service with his mother, Pastor Rosa Kea, for the Easter service at Brown ... more

Micah Kea, 3, the son of pastor Tony Kea, of Killeen, Pelham, sticks his tongue out at his friends while Yvonne McNeil-Weaver, a descendant of the Cook family, speaks during the Easter service at Brown Chapel A.M.E Church in Pelham. McNeil-Weaver moved back to Pelham and her family's land three years ago and plans to build a new home there. less

Micah Kea, 3, the son of pastor Tony Kea, of Killeen, Pelham, sticks his tongue out at his friends while Yvonne McNeil-Weaver, a descendant of the Cook family, speaks during the Easter service at Brown Chapel ... more

The oldest Pelham resident and native, Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Gee Beaty, 95, prays with Pastor of Rosa Kea, right, of Killeen, and her son, Tony Kea, left, during the Easter service at AME Brown Chapel. The next day, an explosion in Aunt Bea's trailer critically injured her and she passed away a week later. less

The oldest Pelham resident and native, Beatrice "Aunt Bea" Gee Beaty, 95, prays with Pastor of Rosa Kea, right, of Killeen, and her son, Tony Kea, left, during the Easter service at AME Brown Chapel. The next ... more

Yvonne McNeil-Weaver and her husband, Rev. Dennis A. Weaver, right, celebrate Easter with members of their church, Brown Chapel A.M.E Church, at the home of Pelham resident Ted Brackens after the church service. Yvonne is a descendant of the Cook family in Pelham and moved to her family's land three years ago. She hopes to build a new home there and live their permanently with her family, including her teenage daughter. less

Yvonne McNeil-Weaver and her husband, Rev. Dennis A. Weaver, right, celebrate Easter with members of their church, Brown Chapel A.M.E Church, at the home of Pelham resident Ted Brackens after the church ... more

Helen Louise Amison, of Milford, crosses one of two main roads in Pelham after attending the Easter service at Wesley United Methodist Church. Area churches rotate Sunday services.

Helen Louise Amison, of Milford, crosses one of two main roads in Pelham after attending the Easter service at Wesley United Methodist Church. Area churches rotate Sunday services.

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All related by marriage or blood, Elayne Porter Robinson, from left, Alva Jean Porter, Darlene Holloway and Catherine Porter take care of business during the monthly Pelham Community Activity Committee meeting at the Pelham Community Center on March, 13, 2012. less

All related by marriage or blood, Elayne Porter Robinson, from left, Alva Jean Porter, Darlene Holloway and Catherine Porter take care of business during the monthly Pelham Community Activity Committee meeting ... more

Donnie Joe Hightower, 11, the step-son of Pelham native Mallord Parks, entertains himself on a summer day in Pelham on July, 11, 2012. Parks is one of 12 children Odell and Stella Parks had and raised in Pelham. Most of the siblings still live in Pelham and neighboring communities. One daughter, Caroline Moses, lives in San San Antonio. less

Donnie Joe Hightower, 11, the step-son of Pelham native Mallord Parks, entertains himself on a summer day in Pelham on July, 11, 2012. Parks is one of 12 children Odell and Stella Parks had and raised in ... more

Pelham native Frederick Carruthers takes down a flag after the Memorial Day activities in Pelham on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Carruthers, a retired Vietnam veteran, now helps the aging community with anything they need help with. less

Pelham native Frederick Carruthers takes down a flag after the Memorial Day activities in Pelham on Sunday, May 27, 2012. Carruthers, a retired Vietnam veteran, now helps the aging community with anything they ... more

Pelham native Elvis Caruthers, 90, watches television at his home in Pelham. Caruthers, who lost his wife ten years ago, says his life is boring and lonely with out her. He had a career as a dining car waiter on cross-country trains and lived in California so his children could attend integrated schools, before returning to Pelham, now living on the land he was born on. less

Pelham native Elvis Caruthers, 90, watches television at his home in Pelham. Caruthers, who lost his wife ten years ago, says his life is boring and lonely with out her. He had a career as a dining car waiter ... more

Mayor Julian Castro, holding his daughter, Carina, 3, is surrounded by supporters at the send-off party for his trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro, holding his daughter, Carina, 3, is surrounded by supporters at the send-off party for his trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on ... more

Mayor Julian Castro, left, with his brother, Joaquin Castro, look out at the expanse of Time Warner Cable Arena as they are interviewed during preparations for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012.

Mayor Julian Castro, left, with his brother, Joaquin Castro, look out at the expanse of Time Warner Cable Arena as they are interviewed during preparations for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte,

An onlooker records video of Mayor Julian Castro on an iPhone as he is interviewed at Time Warner Cable Arena before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

An onlooker records video of Mayor Julian Castro on an iPhone as he is interviewed at Time Warner Cable Arena before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Diane Sawyer jokes with Julian Castro as he gets a little makeup for her interview with him for ABC World News at the Nascar Hall of Fame before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Diane Sawyer jokes with Julian Castro as he gets a little makeup for her interview with him for ABC World News at the Nascar Hall of Fame before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC ... more

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break from rehearsing his keynote speech with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room a few hours before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break from rehearsing his keynote speech with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room a few hours before the start of the Democratic National ... more

Mayor Julian Castro delivers the keynote address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

Mayor Julian Castro delivers the keynote address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

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Mayor Julian Castro, center, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, right, get ready to appear on CNN's morning news program Starting Point with anchor Soledad O'Brien, left, at the CNN Grill during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro, center, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, right, get ready to appear on CNN's morning news program Starting Point with anchor Soledad O'Brien, left, at the CNN Grill during the Democratic ... more

Mayor Julian Castro laughs with Alice Germond, the Secretary of the Democratic National Committee, left, the morning after his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro laughs with Alice Germond, the Secretary of the Democratic National Committee, left, the morning after his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on ... more

Mayor Julian Castro, right,, and his brother, Julian Castro, far right, shake hands with Vice President Joe Biden, left, with First Lady Michelle Obama before former President Bill Clinton's speech during the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro, right,, and his brother, Julian Castro, far right, shake hands with Vice President Joe Biden, left, with First Lady Michelle Obama before former President Bill Clinton's speech during the ... more

Mayor Julian Castro thanks his supporters and staff as results for the Pre-K 4 SA campaign come in during the election watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Standing with him are City Councilman Diego Bernal, from left, Castro's wife, Erica Castro and their daughter, Carina, Lila Cockrell and City Councilman Ray Lopez. less

Mayor Julian Castro thanks his supporters and staff as results for the Pre-K 4 SA campaign come in during the election watch party at La Fonda on Main in San Antonio on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. Standing with him ... more

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, yawns moments after waking up as his mother, Saralee Trimble, helps him start his day at dawn at Powless Guest House at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, yawns moments after waking up as his mother, Saralee Trimble, helps him start his day at dawn at Powless Guest House at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Saralee Trimble helps her son, Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, get out of their van upon their arrival at Dury's Gun Shop in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Trimble was looking to buy his own hunting rifle, since he's been borrowing one, for hunting trips with wounded warriors. less

Saralee Trimble helps her son, Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, get out of their van upon their arrival at Dury's Gun Shop in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Trimble was looking to buy his own hunting ... more

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, wipes his face after his brother, Anthony Trimble, 21, who is in the Marine Corp Reserve and was visiting from New Orleans, sprayed his face with a spray bottle as Anthony helps adjust Kevin's short limb prosthetics, used to prepare him for full prosthetics, during physical therapy at the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio on Thursday, April 5, 2012. less

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, wipes his face after his brother, Anthony Trimble, 21, who is in the Marine Corp Reserve and was visiting from New Orleans, sprayed his face with a spray bottle as Anthony helps ... more

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Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, works with his myoelectric upper limb prosthetic to do the SHAP: Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure, during occupational therapy at the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. less

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, works with his myoelectric upper limb prosthetic to do the SHAP: Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure, during occupational therapy at the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army ... more

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Army Pfc. Kevin asks his mother, Saralee Trimble, to put a shrinker on his leg quickly as he is in more pain from his recent surgery as she helps him get ready for the day in the small room they share at Powless Guest House at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. less

Army Pfc. Kevin asks his mother, Saralee Trimble, to put a shrinker on his leg quickly as he is in more pain from his recent surgery as she helps him get ready for the day in the small room they share at ... more

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, adjusts his myoelectric upper limb prosthetic for occupational therapy at the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, adjusts his myoelectric upper limb prosthetic for occupational therapy at the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, center, passes Dr. Alicia White, physical therapist, far right, working with another patient as he walks during a physical therapy session with the assistance of physical therapy technician Troy Hopkins, right, while Kevin's brother Anthony Trimble, 21, left, who is in the Marine Corp Reserve and was visiting from New Orleans, watches during a physical therapy session at the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio on Thursday, April 5, 2012. less

Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, center, passes Dr. Alicia White, physical therapist, far right, working with another patient as he walks during a physical therapy session with the assistance of physical therapy ... more

Saralee Trimble watches as her son, Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, shops for a hunting rifle at Dury's Gun Shop in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Trimble was looking to buy his own rifle, since he's been borrowing one, for hunting trips with wounded warriors. less

Saralee Trimble watches as her son, Army Pfc. Kevin Trimble, 19, shops for a hunting rifle at Dury's Gun Shop in San Antonio on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Trimble was looking to buy his own rifle, since he's ... more

Republican presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry takes a moment to himself as Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal speaks and introduces him at a campaign event at Nationwide in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. less

Republican presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry takes a moment to himself as Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal speaks and introduces him at a campaign event at Nationwide in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 3, ... more

Republican presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry waits offstage to speak while Marcus Luttrell introduces him at the Santa Maria Winery in Carroll, IA, on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Luttrell is a former Petty Officer First Class and United States Navy SEAL who received the Navy Cross for his actions in 2005 in Afghanistan and he campaigned with Perry on Monday. less

Republican presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry waits offstage to speak while Marcus Luttrell introduces him at the Santa Maria Winery in Carroll, IA, on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Luttrell is a former Petty ... more